S5L2 Study Guide

Tova learns that many of her characteristics were passed on by her parents and some were learned. Which physical characteristic was inherited?

• The color of her hair

• The length of her hair

• The scar on her right hand

• The sunburns on her back and neck.

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What is an inherited trait?

• A characteristic passed down from parent to offspring.

• A random mutation due to environmental influences.

• An acquired feature learned during life.

• A trait that is not passed on genetically.

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What is an acquired trait?

• A trait gained during an organism's lifetime

• A trait inherited from parents

• A characteristic present at birth

• A genetic mutation that occurs naturally

What is an instinct?

• A learned behavior

• An inborn tendency to behave in a specific way

• A random reaction

• A habitual response

How does an organism get a learned behavior?

• Acquired through experience

• Innate

• Genetic

• Random

A meerkat puppy cries when hungry. Is this behavior learned or inherited?

• Inherited.

• Learned.

• Acquired.

• Both learned and inherited

A dog brings in the newspaper. Is this behavior learned or inherited?

• Learned.

• Inherited.

• Instinctive.

• Accidental.

A lizard changes color to hide. Is this behavior learned or inherited?

• Inherited.

• Learned.

• Gained through experience.

• Developed during life.

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A mouse pushes a button for food. Is this behavior learned or inherited?

• Learned.

• Inherited.

• Instinctive.

• Conditioned.

A snake injects venom. Is this behavior learned or inherited?

• Inherited.

• Learned.

• Acquired.

• Neither inherited nor learned.